Letters of John and Sally Shakes to Each Other, 1809/1812

Containers:
Box 1, Folder 4
Creator:
Shakes, Sarah (LaTruite), 1786-1845 and Shakes, John, 1775-1860
Scope and content:

List of letters in folder:

14 July 1809: Letter from John Shakes to Sally Shakes, Cecilia and Amanda. Mention of "kine pox" vaccination, death of ducks and chickens due to rats gnawing their way in, calf, and dog.

Access and use

Location of collection:
Alexandria Library
Local History/Special Collections
717 Queen Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Patricia Walker, Branch Manager
Phone: (703) 746-1719
Phone: (703) 838-4577
Fax: (703) 706-3912